GOLDING, William.

To the Ends of the Earth. A Sea Trilogy.

I. Rites of Passage. II. Close Quarters. III. Fire Down Below.

Stock Code 105733

London, Faber & Faber, 1980; 1987; 1989.

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The Sea Trilogy revolves around Edmund Talbot and the 12 months-long passage from 19th century Europe to Australia with the ship becoming a world and microcosm in itself. A BBC film adaptation starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Edmund Talbot as well as Sam Neill, Victoria Hamilton and Charles Dance. Rites of Pasaage won the Booker Prize.

First edition, first impression of Golding's Sea Trilogy; 8vo; original green or black boards, titles to spines gilt (Vol III in white) and pictorial dust-jackets, a near-fine set.

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